Lynn Wilson Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Some of you may recall this song; I posted it on the old site about 2 years ago. I received a ton of good advice, and I took notes but shelved this song, as I was getting worn from hearing it day after day. Since then, I've acquired quite of bit of new software and hardware, and I've changed my mixing technique, so I dusted this song off and remixed it. I took nearly all of the suggestions I received at the time, and here is the result: https://www.soundclick.com/html5/v4/player.cfm?songID=13638418 I've discovered that I like this song after all, and I hope you all do, as well. It's still open for suggestions, so thanks to all who have helped in the past and the present! p.s.- I inadvertently uploaded a 16/44.1 wave file to Soundclick, but it took it, so I'm curious to know if there are any conversion problems on anyone's system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiller Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Nice and quirky. I like that.?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I enjoyed the song back then - still a good song. Mix-wise, I found the hi-hats distracting - I think they could be thinned out and brought down in volume - but otherwise good stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I remember this one. I enjoyed it then and I really enjoyed it now. To me the mix and performance sound great. Your vocals and harmonies were particularly good as were the lyrics (they were also particularly poignant). I got a bit of a worldbeat flavour from this song. If I'm correct, congratulations on getting it right! Excellent song and performance Lynn!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 2:39 PM, amiller said: Nice and quirky. I like that.?? Thank you so much! I like em quirky, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 4:45 AM, daryl1968 said: I enjoyed the song back then - still a good song. Mix-wise, I found the hi-hats distracting - I think they could be thinned out and brought down in volume - but otherwise good stuff Daryl, thanks for listening to this song again. Now that you mention it, the hi-hats are particularly loud in the intro and transition between verses. I'll dial them down a notch. This is what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 10:41 AM, freddy j said: I remember this one. I enjoyed it then and I really enjoyed it now. To me the mix and performance sound great. Your vocals and harmonies were particularly good as were the lyrics (they were also particularly poignant). I got a bit of a worldbeat flavour from this song. If I'm correct, congratulations on getting it right! Excellent song and performance Lynn!! Freddy, once again, thanks for your kind comments. That worldbeat flavor happened totally by accident, but I came to like it so it stayed in. I'm looking forward to your next tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 more reverb on the horn stabs? I like the arpeggiations you have chosen - the panned right guitar one might be a bit loud when you are singing. I dig the guiro!! Vocals sure do work, and the ghostly, poltergeistish bgv's are a very cool, supporting add. It's a memorable and yes quirky song! For me your sung melody is integral to understanding the arrangement of the other voices - which means, for me, the intro section was kind of the low point. When the song starts, I was having a really hard time figuring out what it was doing.If this were my tune A) I'd be quite proud indeed! and B) I'd whack the entire intro right off, and start it with one go 'round of the chorus. Your vocals I think would be a much better early hook. Just my .02 brain cells on that one . . . call it a win, Lynn. cheers, -Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Lynn Really like all the playful accompanying sounds in the background. Kind of unusual melodic phrases that complement each other very well and stick in your head for a long time. Outstanding lyrics too and as usual your vocal performance is top notch. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I can't remember this from the mother site but I like it Lynn ... def your genre and really tight (lot of work here so well done mate ) Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I thought the mix was excellent - nice job there. Unusual rhythm that works well here. Your voice made me think of Peter Droge - remember him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) I took the weekend off from all things musical, but I'm back. Tom, as always, you have some of the most interesting ideas, and I've used most of them in the past. Your idea of knocking off the intro is intriguing, and I may use it when I make a video of this song. (It just makes sense to have an album version and an MTV version) Thanks for your time and consideration. Bjorn, thanks a million for your kind comments. It gives me confidence. Steve, your words mean a lot to me, as I'm one of your biggest fans. Douglas, I appreciate your time and comments very much. I'll have to look up Peter Droge, though the name sounds familiar. p.s.-I'm listening to Peter Droge now, and I don't know how I've missed him. Edited April 29, 2019 by Lynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramscapri Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Good break track Lynn with interesting variations and vocals. Nice guitars and bass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I don't know why you didn't like this song. The word are great and the arrangement works very well. Maybe you polished it up a bit more on this version. ?John B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 7 hours ago, ramscapri said: Good break track Lynn with interesting variations and vocals. Nice guitars and bass. Thanks for your kind comments. It's particularly nice to hear about the bass because that's what made me remix this in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Johnbee58 said: I don't know why you didn't like this song. The word are great and the arrangement works very well. Maybe you polished it up a bit more on this version. ?John B. John, thanks for your time! Yes, I did polish this a bit from the original version. I even have a newer version of this that I'll post soon. I appreciate your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hi Lynn, I get an Africanesc feeling at the start which moves into a really interesting track. Love the lyrics + great performance. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Paul, thanks for your kind words. Keep making good music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I must have missed though not surprising my furry mind was somewhat distracted. Agree that the hats are a tad to forward but other than that I like this @Lynn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectm Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 HA ha, this is nuts! But I love everything, even the hi-hats. I will re-visit this post from time to time to enjoy this again. Great work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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